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Evered by Ben Ames Williams is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Evered Wheeler, who grows up in a small New England town in the late 19th century. The novel follows Evered from his childhood to his adulthood, as he struggles to find his place in the world and come to terms with his own identity.As a child, Evered is fascinated by the world around him and spends much of his time exploring the woods and fields near his home. He is a sensitive and introspective child, and he often feels out of place in the rough-and-tumble world of his peers. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of his own sexuality and begins to question his attraction to other boys.As a young man, Evered leaves his hometown to attend college in Boston, where he meets a group of like-minded individuals who are also struggling to find their place in the world. Together, they explore the city's vibrant cultural scene and engage in passionate debates about politics, art, and philosophy.Despite his newfound freedom and sense of belonging, Evered continues to struggle with his own identity and his attraction to other men. He falls in love with a fellow student named Ralph, but their relationship is complicated by Ralph's own struggles with his sexuality and his desire to conform to society's expectations.As the novel unfolds, Evered must confront his own fears and insecurities and find the courage to embrace his true self. Along the way, he discovers the power of love, friendship, and self-acceptance, and learns that sometimes the greatest challenges we face are the ones that help us to become the people we were meant to be.Overall, Evered is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery. With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New England, and timeless message of acceptance and self-love, it is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163713167
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 224
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 304 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. Oktober 2024
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Evered by Ben Ames Williams is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Evered Wheeler, who grows up in a small New England town in the late 19th century. The novel follows Evered from his childhood to his adulthood, as he struggles to find his place in the world and come to terms with his own identity.As a child, Evered is fascinated by the world around him and spends much of his time exploring the woods and fields near his home. He is a sensitive and introspective child, and he often feels out of place in the rough-and-tumble world of his peers. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of his own sexuality and begins to question his attraction to other boys.As a young man, Evered leaves his hometown to attend college in Boston, where he meets a group of like-minded individuals who are also struggling to find their place in the world. Together, they explore the city's vibrant cultural scene and engage in passionate debates about politics, art, and philosophy.Despite his newfound freedom and sense of belonging, Evered continues to struggle with his own identity and his attraction to other men. He falls in love with a fellow student named Ralph, but their relationship is complicated by Ralph's own struggles with his sexuality and his desire to conform to society's expectations.As the novel unfolds, Evered must confront his own fears and insecurities and find the courage to embrace his true self. Along the way, he discovers the power of love, friendship, and self-acceptance, and learns that sometimes the greatest challenges we face are the ones that help us to become the people we were meant to be.Overall, Evered is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery. With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New England, and timeless message of acceptance and self-love, it is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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